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Beaded Chestnut
Agrochola lychnidis ([Denis & Schiffermüller], 1775)
Noctuidae: Xyleninae
2267 / 73.186
Photo © Lynnette NIcholson,  16/09/2018 - Paston

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Brown-spot Pinion
Anchoscelis litura
Lunar Underwing
Anchoscelis lunosa
Forewing: 15-18mm.
Flight: One generation Sept-Nov.
Foodplant:   Herbaceous plants.
Red List: Near Threatened (NT)
GB Status: Common
Verification Grade:  Adult: 1
Status
Widespread.
Broad-leaved woodland, scrub, heathland, grassland and gardens.

Diagonal dash near leading edge of forewing characteristic.
Most likely confusion species is Brown-spot Pinion.

Recorded in 66 (89%) of 74 10k Squares.
First Recorded in 1840.
Last Recorded in 2024.
Latest 10 Records
Date#VC10kArea
08/01/2024127TG50Great Yarmouth
14/11/2023127TG30Blofield / Lingwood
14/11/2023127TG31Upton
13/11/2023127TG11Costessey
10/11/2023127TG20Stoke Holy Cross
09/11/2023127TG42Eccles
08/11/2023127TG42Eccles
08/11/2023128TF63Heacham
07/11/2023127TG30Blofield / Lingwood
05/11/2023128TF63Heacham
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